The $357 Million Payday for Prison Failure

Описание: Is the California prison system broken, or is it working exactly as intended? We compared animal behavioral science to the 2024-2025 CDCR budget, and the results are chilling. While research proves education can cut recidivism by 80%, the money is moving in the opposite direction.


[The Reality Check] In 2024, California slashed over $121 million from inmate education while simultaneously handing over $357 million for guard overtime. When the payoff for success is less money, maybe "rehabilitation" isn't the real goal.

[Primary Sources & Research] Transparency is our priority. Explore the data we based this commentary on:


Emory University Study: Impact of higher education on recidivism.


2024-25 CA State Budget: Official data on vocational cuts and overtime adjustments.


AVSAB Science: Professional consensus on punishment-free behavioral correction.

[Legal Disclaimer] This content constitutes editorial commentary and investigative journalism. All financial figures are based on public record California State Budget documents. The conclusions regarding "Job Security" and "Incentives" represent the creator's analysis of public data and anecdotal evidence. This video is intended for educational and transformative purposes under Fair Use guidelines.

[Call to Action] Is it an oversight, or is it job security? Read the research in the links above and decide for yourself.

#CDCR #InvestigativeJournalism #PrisonReform #FollowTheMoney #SocialJustice

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